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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,742.38, 14,603.08 and 4,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,742.38, 14,603.08 and 4,198.32 is: 6,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,742.38 : 14,603.08 = 4,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,742.38/14,603.08 = 4,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,742.38x = 14,603.08 × 4,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,742.38x = 61,308,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,308,402.83/9,742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.96

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